Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Here are some of the many scholarships
that are available, as well as some financial aid information.
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Click here for
private
scholarships that are available in my office or online. Read the
requirements carefully to make sure you are eligible and check often as the page
is updated as they are received in the counseling office
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Click here for some college
and university scholarships that are available. You should also check
with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at your college to see what is
available and how to apply for them
Financial
Aid information, which includes grants, financial aid and student loans
State of Michigan Competitive
Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration for this
scholarship, students must:
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Achieve a qualifying ACT score; and
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Demonstrate financial need; and
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Provide student social security
number to the State Office of Scholarships and Grants; and
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Be a Michigan resident; and
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Enroll at least half-time at an
eligible Michigan college or university; and
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Be a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident, or approved refugee; and
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Not have a bachelor's degree
Students must use their correct high
school code in Block L when completing their ACT registration folder.
Byron Area High School's code is 230-440. Release of scores to
the scholarship program may also be accomplished by listing 2076 in
Block O of the registration folder.
To be assured of on-time consideration,
applicants planning to enroll in college during 2010-2011 and interested in
the Michigan Competitive Scholarship program should take the ACT in April,
June or October of 2009. Students are also advised to submit their
FAFSA by Michigan's March 1, 2010 priority date.
For all high school students...
2010 Courageous Persuaders Video
Contest...due 5 pm February 10, 2010
Amount: 2 National
Scholarship ($1,000 & $2,000) and 8 Michigan only Scholarships (ranging from
$500 to $3,000)
Criteria:
Applicants must be in grades 9 - 12 and must create a 30-second commercial
to warn middle school students about the dangers of underage drinking.
Applicants will be competing for scholarship money and a chance to air their
commercial on TV. Visit
courageouspersuaders.com for more information and to upload your video.
For Juniors...
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Program...postmark deadline January 31, 2008. Go to
www.discovercard.com/tribute
to apply or request a paper copy. You can also call 1-866-756-7932.
Who should apply?
Juniors with a minimum 2.75 cumulative
GPA for the 9th and 10th grades who demonstrate leadership, are actively
contributing to their communities and have experienced and overcome a
significant obstacle(s) in their lives are eligible.
Scholarship Scams
Some students would do almost anything for a shot at a
great
scholarship. Unfortunately, some people try to take advantage of
students who are in search of scholarship cash. Learn to spot
scholarship scams.
For more information:
Federal Trade
Commission Information
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Need a Lift? is a 152 page book
provided by the American Legion. It lists scholarships, grants and loans
for which students may qualify. It also contains extensive information on
scholarships for veteran's dependents. One section gives specific
information on 1,400 colleges and universities around the nation.
Mrs. Smith has a copy of this book in her office for students and parents to
look through. Need a Lift? is also available at
www.legion.org/needalift.
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